Crafty Controller

Crafty Controller is an open-source web-based panel for running and administering Minecraft servers. It provides a browser-accessible interface to create servers, manage players and settings, run commands, and handle server files and backups.

Key Features

• Web UI for creating, starting/stopping and configuring Minecraft servers (supports Java jar servers and Bedrock executables).
• Integrated file manager and console to edit server files, view logs and run server commands from the panel.
• Backup and restore system with configurable schedules and ad-hoc backups.
• User and permission management with MFA support and Argon2 password hashing for accounts.
• Multiple install options including native installers, Docker images and platform packages; a mobile monitoring app is available.
• Docker and docker-compose support for containerized deployments and dedicated installer scripts for Linux/Windows.
• Designed for running many servers/versions concurrently with per-server configuration and automated server creation tools.

Use Cases

• Hosting and managing private or small community Minecraft servers with centralized web administration.
• Running multiple server instances (different versions/modpacks) on a single host with easy backups and file editing.
• Deploying Crafty in a Docker-based home server environment to simplify upgrades and isolation.

Limitations and Considerations

• Users have reported occasional web UI hangs, timeouts and background services freezing in some environments; restarts or debugging may be required.
• Some Docker image and upload behaviors can increase image size if upload paths are not volume-mapped; careful volume configuration is recommended.
• Known compatibility issues have appeared with certain Python/C extension builds (example: orjson) and newer Python versions; check runtime requirements before upgrading the host Python.
• A small number of issues in recent releases relate to MFA setup, database locking on high-concurrency operations, and edge-case Bedrock/upgrade flows; review open issue tracker items for current status.

Crafty Controller is focused on providing a full-featured, community-driven control panel for Minecraft server operators who want a local, extensible web interface. It is actively developed with a public repository, Docker images, and community support channels for troubleshooting and contribution.